2015 Charity

The charity beneficiary for this race is the Susan B Anthony Recovery Center located in Pembroke Pines, FL (South Florida). The mission of the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center is to transform families by providing help, hope and healing for mothers and their children to live responsible, drug-free lives. The Center is the only residential treatment facility in Broward County that allows the children to reside with their mothers. This removes the number one reason for women to not enter treatment as it prevents their children from being place in the Foster Care system. In 2010 the Susan B Anthony Recovery Center pursued and achieved accreditation with CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). This achievement is an indication of our organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served.

Clothing Drive

Help The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation program where recycled goods are used to recycle the broken lives of men suffering from addiction and chronic homelessness. First 50 people to bring their recycled clothing to The Salvation Army donation truck at Tradewinds Park on the morning of April 25th will receive a free recycling bag.

Awards

You may only qualify to win in one category and must be present to receive your award.

Overall Male and Female Winners

First Place – $200
Second Place – $150
Third Place – $100
“Almost Podium” Fourth Place – $50

Overall Masters Male and Female Winners

First Place – $100
Second Place – $75
Third Place – $50
“Almost Podium” Fourth Place – $25

Be a Volunteer

Interested in helping out at the Heroes 6K in South Florida? Sign up todayHERE, or email sarah.shearer@frnmail.com with your name and phone number. Volunteers have the option to run the race, too and get a free Volunteer T-shirt!

Be a Sponsor

Photos of the Event

Motivation for the Event

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 22 million people needed substance abuse treatment last year and did not receive it. 10 million Americans did not receive needed mental health care. The stigma associated with substance abuse and mental health disorders creates a significant barrier to individuals and families seeking help. Foundations Recovery Network (FRN) has ignited a grassroots movement called “Heroes in Recovery” to celebrate the heroic efforts of individuals, families, healthcare professionals and institutions in fostering a society where people can seek the help they need without feeling ashamed or isolated. It intends to remove the social stigma associated with people who are “in recovery,” to recognize the heroic effort it takes to overcome the obstacles in seeking help, and to celebrate the act of preventing the past from kidnapping the future. While the movement initially focuses on persons recovering from addictive behavior, it is meant also to recognize heroes recovering from many other types of disorders and trauma that can feed or manifest from an addiction. Much like similar movements for Cancer Research or AIDS Awareness, it’s important for the public to understand, embrace, and encourage people who are finding a way to thrive within their own circumstances and live the lives that they desire and deserve.